Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 March 2012
384 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current status of the planned lower harbour main drainage scheme in County Cork; if he will provide a timeline for the completion of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16065/12]
View answerThe Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library, provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Cork. The Programme includes contracts under construction and to commence to the value of some €230 million in the county during the life of the Programme. The Cork Lower Harbour Sewerage Scheme is included in the Programme as a scheme to advance through planning during the period of the Programme. I have recently approved Cork County Council's design proposals for this scheme. It is now a matter for the Council to proceed with the preparation of contract documents for the scheme with a view to seeking tenders at the earliest possible date.
